L-R: David ... [+] Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Couteney Cox Arquette, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc.
But it you are an upcoming streamer like HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s digital offering which launches in April, you want something big and splashy in the programming department to attract some attention in the crowded digital space.
Enter the long-rumored reunion of 1994-2004 sitcom Friends, which will now officially feature the return of the Fab 6 — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer — in an unscripted special in May 2020.
Studio lot in Burbank for a celebration of the beloved show, which coincides with the availability of the comedy on HBO Max.
“Guess you could call this the one where they all got back together — we are reuniting with David, Jennifer, Courteney, Matt, Lisa, and Matthew for an HBO Max special that will be programmed alongside the entire Friends library,” said Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and President, TBS, TNT, and truTV in a statement.